Consider the following statements: Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'etat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement-I: Correct. The Sahel region has faced serious instability and a worsening security situation, with terrorism, insurgency and state fragility increasing in recent years.
Statement-II: Correct. There have been multiple military coups in Sahel countries in the recent past, especially in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad.
Link between them: On re-examination, Statement-II can be accepted as explaining Statement-I in the UPSC sense: repeated coups reflect and reinforce weak governance, breakdown of state authority and political instability, which directly contribute to the worsening security situation.
Therefore: Both statements are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.